Knowing how to manage substance abuse in all youth is an important aspect of pediatric care, including providing clinically appropriate anticipatory guidance, monitoring, assessment, and treatment. Although most lesbian, gay,…
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT), and questioning youth represent a diverse population who are affected by many sexual health inequities, including increased risk for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and sexually…
In this article, we address theories of attachment and parental acceptance and rejection, and their implications for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youths’ identity and health. We also provide…
Bullying of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth is prevalent in the United States, and represents LGBT stigma when tied to sexual orientation and/or gender identity or expression. LGBT youth…
In this article, we review theory and evidence on stigma and minority stress as social/structural determinants of health among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth. We discuss different forms…
Assessing, monitoring, and supporting children and adolescents’ mental health are integral parts of comprehensive pediatric primary care. These are especially relevant for LGBT youth, who frequently experience unique stressors, often…
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) youth may experience interpersonal and structural stigma within the health care environment. This article begins by reviewing special considerations for the care…
Stewart L. Adelson, MD, Editor Nadia L. Dowshen, MD, Editor Harvey J Makadon, MD, FACP, Editor Robert Garofalo, MD, MPH, Editor In recent years, the pediatric literature and leading organizations…
Bonita F. Stanton, MD, Consulting Editor The preadolescent and adolescent periods are difficult for many—perhaps most—youth. Adolescents face a variety of changes, physical, physiologic, psychological, and environmental, all of which…
